Misdemeanors and felonies differ in their sentencing and procedural guidelines. Most people believe a misdemeanor is less serious than a felony, but that is a misconception. Any criminal charge is serious, but we will look more closely at how Florida law classifies...
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Is petit theft a misdemeanor or felony in Florida?
Petit theft is a standard charge for offenses that involve stolen property valued at less than $750. Generally, this crime is a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. Petit theft has two categories as a misdemeanor: Second-degree misdemeanor: The property was...
Do lineups actually work in Florida?
Lineups have proven to be a superior means of identifying suspects compared to show-ups, also called the field identification procedure. However, it's a practice still rife with biases that can potentially cause adverse effects on the Florida cases they're used in....
What do you need to know about battery charges in Florida?
The state of Florida charges individuals with battery when they unlawfully engage in physical contact with another person. The type of battery charge may range from a misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, and the specific charge depends upon the type of physical...
Common drug terms and laws
Drug law has become one of the largest subsections of the American legal system. There are a variety of complex terms and applicable laws for nearly every category of drugs and charges. Anyone connected to Florida drug charges needs to be familiar with these terms if...
How polygraphs work in Florida
If you have been charged with a crime in Florida, there is a good chance that the prosecution will ask you to take a polygraph test. The results are not usually reliable, and so they may be nothing to be gained from passing or failing the test. But it could impact...
A guide to Florida Heroin laws (FL. Stat. Sec. 893.13 et. seq.)
Heroin is an opioid pain killer that can be snorted, smoked, ingested orally, or most commonly injected into the bloodstream. Florida classifies it as a schedule 1 drug because it is highly addictive, extremely dangerous and has no FDA-approved medical use. Possession...
What to know about your license suspension
There are a few reasons why you could have your license suspended in Florida including drinking while driving or being in an accident that was your fault. This means that you are not legally allowed to drive. If you do happen to drive, there are a few consequences...
What are the laws of criminal trespass in Florida?
In Florida, it’s against the law to enter someone else’s property without express permission. Depending on the circumstances, you could be arrested for criminal trespass. It’s important to know the components of this charge. What is criminal trespass? Trespassing is a...
Understanding Florida cocaine laws
Getting arrested for cocaine possession or distribution can be a scary experience in Florida. The state is very tough on drug crimes, and a person can easily face felony charges. Florida's take on cocaine Florida and basically all the other states classify cocaine as...